bruises

[Morrisonker]

Apart from Arnica cream, is there anything to make bruises go away more quickly. 

 

I have a *horrble* bruise on my leg and it's been there for a week and it's still red/purple although it doesn't hurt anymore.  Arnica only seems to work for me when I put it on immediatly when i've had a knock, so is there anything else you recommend?

[ursula62]

Hirudoid cream. You can get it at the pharmacy counter in most chemists.  It can penetrate the dermis and works by helping to break down the haematoma under the skin.  Plastic surgeons often use it.

 

I'd still go see your doctor though if you're at all worried.

[gypsy]

try witch hazel you can get it at chemist it is about �1 a bottle .when opened keep it in the fridge,,witch hazel is used for all bruising it contains vitamin p which protects capillaries and small blood vessels..witch hazel is very versatile as it is also usefull for tired eyes you soak cotton wool with it and place over eyes for about 10 minutes and they are refreshed..this is a safe cheap cure,,,gypsy

[Morrisonker]

thanks :)

I'm not worried about it, it just looks horrible and although it isn't exactly skirt weather up here in scotland, it's pretty unsightly :)

[RevShirls]

I'm a fan of distilled witchhazel  too. It is absolutely fabulous. I use it when I have bumps and bruises (even plukes) and whenever my dog has injuries. I first used it many years ago when I was a student. I was working as a barmaid in a cocktail bar. One of the barmen spilt some drink behind the bar and I didn't see it. I went head over heels, landed on some metal beer kegs and some glasses. I was wearing a suzi wong type dress and stilettoes. The split in the dress ripped right up to my waist. I was more aware of my embarrassment to start with but the next day I had horrific bruises over one arm, one leg and the whole of my bum. The chemist recommeded witchhazel. I drowned the bruises in the stuff and I was amazed. The pain subsided very quickly and the bruises had gone completely within 4 days. I wouldn't be without it now.

[1976]

Our hockey teacher always used to tell us to rub Vicks Vapor Rub on our bruises - don't know if it works though!